Do you love hiking? Want to help keep local trails open and safe, and meet folks who share your appreciation of this amazing region?

On Saturday, July 6, from 9 AM–12 PM, join Chocorua Lake Conservancy (CLC) and members of the CLC Chocorua Mountain Club Trails Committee as they work to address trail stewardship needs on the hiking trails in the Chocorua Lake Basin. We’ll be re-blazing trail markers on Chocorua and Paugus mountain trails, the Bickford Heights trail, and other conservation land trails, with water-based paint (provided). These blazes, or “reassurance markers,” as the US Forest Service terms them, help keep trails visible in every season. Participants should be prepared to hike several miles in teams of two or more, carrying light tools for painting.

Please come prepared with closed-toed shoes or boots, gloves, weather-appropriate clothing for working outdoors in the elements, water, and snacks, as well as bug or sun protection as needed and a first-aid kit for small cuts and bruises—i.e. standard hiking gear. Trail days are rain or shine unless there are thunderstorms, heavy rains, or other hazardous conditions. Meet at the Grove at Chocorua Lake Road. Please register in advance above so that we can let you know of any changes to the schedule, and provide you some tips in advance. Questions? Email: trails@chocorualake.org.